Doors of Hope Transition Ministries

Providing hope for homeless families

Quote of Wisdom

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”John 13: 34-35

MISSION STATEMENT

Mission Statement

The purpose of Doors of Hope Transition Ministries includes, but is not limited to, guiding homeless families and at-risk homeless families in Lafayette County, Mississippi toward self-reliance and stability through a holistic individualized approach that includes life-skills training, mentoring, and supportive housing.

Board of Directors

Sherry Williams-Jenkins

Suzanne Wilkin , acting Chair

Rev. Ann Kelly, Secretary

Richard Cooper, Treasurer

Ann Abadie

Andrew Grice

Susan Shaw

Brian Simmons

Ginny Terry

Brenda West

Case Manager

Tammy Delcourt, LMSW

Counsel

Debbie Bell

Location

How To Apply

Please remember that our primary focus is families with minor children. We will accept applications from single individuals or married couples without children, but rarely are we able to accept them into the program due to space limitations.

We must have a completed application before we will consider you for the program.

Who can apply?
Individuals who meet all of the following criteria:

Do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence or is in immediate danger of losing their home through eviction or foreclosure.

Lack resources (income and assets) and support networks to get adequate shelter

Employed full-time or willing and able to become employed full-time, immediately

Able to live independently (no physical or emotional illnesses/conditions that require supervision)

Drug and alcohol free (as evidenced by a drug/alcohol screening)

Agree to remain drug and alcohol free for the full time in the shelter

Will consent to a background investigation

Have no history of crimes involving sex, children, or violence

Single or married (only married adults will be allowed to share an apartment)

21 years of age or older, or 18-20 years of age and an emancipated adult

Have legal custodial custody of a minor child

Have been a Lafayette County resident for a minimum of one year

A US citizen or a legal resident of the US and have a Green Card for employment

WE ALWAYS ACCEPT APPLICATIONS. Applications are available online under the "How do I Apply" tab at the top of the page. You may also contact our office at 662-234-1100 or pick up an application at ICM (INTERFAITH COMPASSION MINISTRIES) on North Lamar, Oxford or the Salvation Army at West Oxford Loop, Oxford. You will be contacted by a representative of DOHTM after we have received and reviewed your application. INTERVIEWS are only set when we have a unit available. WE DO NOT ACCEPT WALK-INS- APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.